Amy Dawson

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21/12/2023

2. Self care tip – eat chocolate!! Ideally over 70% dark chocolate. It’s rich in iron, magnesium and zinc and can help boost mood, reduce stress and improve focus by releasing endorphins, serotonin and dopamine. A no brainer! I keep an emergency supply in my bag. And not just for after meals. Chop it into oats, yoghurt or on top of banana on toast – yum 😊

20/12/2023

How's the Christmas shopping going? In need of a last minute present idea?? A gift voucher could be the perfect gift for a loved one. Purchase one online or directly from the clinic......
https://rimuchiro.co.nz/product/voucher/

19/12/2023

Self care tip – get outside!!!

It's so nice to see the sun but even on those grey and windy days its important to get outside too. Getting out in nature does wonders for our well being and mental health.

Even just walking outside and putting our feet on the grass. This act of grounding immediately helps calm our nervous system and reduce feelings of stress and anxiety.

07/12/2023

Self care daily practice

Have a good stretch!

Often we get tight and sore if we are stressed and busy. Stretching can release built up tension and tightness, increase blood flow and improve posture. All of which helps us to relax.

If we stop and stretch, it encourages us to take a moment and reset which can help improve focus and mood. Even just a couple of minutes makes all the difference................

01/12/2023

Wow it’s December already! This time of year can be frazzling and stressful – it feels like there are so many things to do and we are on a countdown to the end of the year. Functions, kids’ shows, winding up work, as well as planning for Christmas and holidays.

Looking after ourselves often drops off the list as we say to ourselves we just need to make it through. But it’s the little things that count and doing some wee daily practices can help us manage the chaos and not completely crash come the New Year!

So, watch out for my December posts on simple ways to calm and balance our nervous systems…

28/11/2023

I have a couple of massage slots available tomorrow morning (Wednesday) at Rimu Chiropractic Studio. If you are in need of a bit of self care give the clinic a call on 04 297 0909 to book in 😊

28/06/2023

Stoked with my breakfast this morning! Homemade granola, berries and coconut yoghurt. Simple but delicious. And the birds are singing and the sun is shining 😊 Finding joy in the small moments 🐦☀️

31/05/2023

Anyone else feel like the year is speeding away….? I honestly can’t believe its June tomorrow. Life’s a hard balance sometimes and when it feels like the to do list is never ending and there’s work and kids and house jobs we often put our self care on the back burner. But looking after ourselves is essential to keeping well and feeling like we can cope with what life throws at us. Remember the saying ‘we’ve got to put our oxygen masks on before we can help others’. So take the walk, stop and breathe, do the fun thing, look at the ocean – jump in it if you can!, eat the nutritious food, book that massage, ha 😉How do you prioritise yourself when things are overwhelming?

06/05/2023

It's been a while since I've posted on here! Have been taking time to nurture two small people and keep the home fires burning but am excited to be back offering massage at Rimu Chiropractic in Raumati Beach. Check out their website https://rimuchiro.co.nz and book in if you're in need of a massage 😊